Multi-level flash diffuser

Abstract

The present example provides a flexible and compact system for diffusing light in multiple levels when taking photographs. An adapter capable of coupling many types of flashes is fitted to a first diffusion device. The diffusion device may be fitted inside a light box fitted with a diffusion lens so that additional light dispersion is provided. The light box may be substituted with a black box that tends to direct diffused light for further control over exposure. Various filters may also be used in the system allowing for further flexibility in setting exposure. And finally a system of reflectors and shields allow further control of lighting effects.

1. A photographic flash diffuser system for coupling to a photographic flash comprising:
 a light box made from a material to diffuse light through the light box and having an aperture coupled to an adapter by a plurality of tabs disposed on the adapter engaging an aperture edge of the light box; 
 a small base domed diffuser assembly with a small based diffuser fixedly coupled to the adapter and enclosing a light emanating from the photographic flash, and coupled to the photographic flash diffuser system by a friction fit with the adapter; 
 a diffusion lens coupled to the light box; and 
 a filter disposed in the diffusion lens, in which the filter is a diffusion filter, and in which light from a photographic flash is first diffused by a small base diffuser of the small base diffuser assembly, and then by the diffusion filter and diffusion lens combination, and the light box which together form a second diffusing surface. 
 
     
     
       2. The photographic flash diffuser system of  claim 1  in which light from a photographic flash is first diffused by a small base diffuser of the small base diffuser assembly, and then by the light box and the diffusion lens. 
     
     
       3. The photographic flash diffuser system of  claim 1  in which the adapter is press fit into an opening disposed in the light box. 
     
     
       4. The photographic flash diffuser system of  claim 1  further comprising a shield coupled to the light box. 
     
     
       5. The photographic flash diffuser system of  claim 1  further comprising an external reflector coupled to the light box. 
     
     
       6. The photographic flash diffuser system of  claim 1  further comprising an internal reflector coupled to the light box. 
     
     
       7. An apparatus for diffusing light comprising:
 a small base diffuser assembly including an adapter coupled to a photographic flash by a friction fit, and a small based diffuser fixedly coupled to the adapter so that light from the photographic flash is first diffused through the small based diffuser; 
 a light box for diffusing light emanating from the small based diffuser that is coupled to the small base diffuser assembly by engaging tabs disposed on the adapter; 
 a diffusion lens coupled to the light box for diffusing light emanating from the small based diffuser not diffused by the light box; and 
 a filter disposed in the diffusion lens, in which the filter is a diffusion filter, and in which light from a photographic flash is first diffused by a small base diffuser of the small base diffuser assembly, and then by the diffusion filter and diffusion lens combination, and the light box which together form a second diffusing surface. 
 
     
     
       8. The apparatus for diffusing light of  claim 7  in which a black box is substituted for the light box. 
     
     
       9. The apparatus for diffusing light of  claim 7  further comprising a reflector detachably coupled to the light box. 
     
     
       10. The apparatus for diffusing light of  claim 7  further comprising a sensor shield detachably coupled to the light box.